As LTEⁱ has matured and deployment gained momentum, LTE has become the most widely supported next-generation mobile technology globally. From the extensive list of LTE-devoted operators in the region, Pyramid Research believes that Asia-Pacific will remain the largest LTE region after overtaking North America in 2015. This Telecom Insider tracks the progress of LTE in Asian markets where the service has already been commercialized, analyzes the reasons for delays in 4G licensing in non-4G markets and examines the critical drivers that will help accelerate LTE adoption.